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Members were welcomed to our AGM on Tuesday 1st February with a glass of mulled cider.

Having gone through the formal agenda, we were entertained and educated by Simon White of Peter Beales Roses on the art of rose pruning. He's worked for Peter Beales of Attleborough for over forty years. They're one of the countries foremost rose growers and the proud recipients of near thirty gold medals at the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

Members were then invited to purchase roses at a fraction of the advertised price. I purchased a Claude Monet, climbing rose.

It has large, candy pink, yellow and white striped flowers with a sumptuous heady perfume. I can't

wait for summer!

Our next meeting on Tuesday 1st March is 'The Delights and Possibilities of Hyde Hall' by Rob Brett, Curator of RHS Garden Hyde Hall near Chelmsford.

The meeting will start at 7:30pm. If you'd like to come along, £5 for the evening as a visitor, you'll be very welcome.

Then, we hope you'll decide to become a member, £10 for 2022.

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Our Chairman June opened the aldeburghgardeningclub.co.uk meeting by wishing everyone a for full details of future meetings, happy new year. She thanked visits and becoming a member. Liz (our first responder) for attending the meeting then reminded members that subs should be paid this evening.

Changes to the programme for our February meeting. This will now be a demonstration by one of our members Pat South. Those of you who know Pat will know we're in for a fun packed evening.

Do dress up warmly as we're periodically opening windows to promote a flow of fresh air through the hall.

June also mentioned again our need for committee members. We currently have a vacancy for a

Wickham Market Flower Club Programme Secretary. Please note: You are assured of all the help needed if you take on this position. Please do volunteer if you're able.

Our demonstrator for the evening was introduced, Terri Potter with 'This way and That'.

Her beautiful arrangements were interpretations of Alice in Wonderland. The first design was a Hogarth Curve, also called a Lasy S. Using vibrant foliage along with dried Allium heads, orange roses, blush carnations and decorated coils representing the rabbits floppy one up one down ears, the arrangement started us on Alice's story accompanied by a large stopwatch. The next

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design was two arrangements in large pretty cupcake cases. Red roses and lemon Carnations were also attached to a heart shaped from red cornus branches that had been intertwined with silver bullion wire. The effect of such a simple design when placed in a bottle was really lovely.

Further designs on toadstools, a tray laden with cups and teapots, some large playing card vases and a talking flower garden with Orchids, Gerbera, trailing ivy, ferns, garrya and huge Chrysanthemum heads brought us to the end of the memorable tale by Lewis Carroll. Terri had done us proud and the stage looked and smelled terrific.

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by Jenny Moore who thanked Terri for making our first 2022 meeting so bright and cheerful.

Some members were lucky enough to win an arrangement in the raffle. June thanked everyone for attending and wished them a safe journey home.

Our February meeting is on Thursday 24th in the Village Hall. 6:30pm for a 7pm start. The March meeting is on Thursday 24th and is Helen Bird whose demonstration is 'Made to Measure', same venue and times.

First meetings are free. Do come and bring a friend.

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New Horizons Club New members: If you're over 55 and looking for a fun day out with a chance to make new friends, then the New Horizons Club could be the place for you.

We've recently moved to St Audry's Social Club in Lodge Farm Lane, Melton which provides us with a spacious hall, good car parking and a lovely view over the sports fields.

We meet every Monday and Thursday from 10am-2:30pm and provide refreshments, a delicious home cooked lunch and a wide range of activities and entertainment. We have spaces available so why not get in touch

and arrange a taster day?

Volunteers needed: If you enjoy the company of older people and have some spare time, would you like to be part of our team of happy and enthusiastic volunteers?

We need kitchen assistants, general helpers to assist with activities and drivers to help transport members to and from the club. You can choose to help once a week, once a fortnight or on a relief basis.

Interested? Then contact Jessica for a chat on 07514 364752 or email: newhorizons912@gmail.com.

A new date for 'Music in the Sanctuary' For their 150th anniversary celebrations, Woodbridge Methodist Church has invited popular local band East of the Sun to give a concert. The group already rehearse in the church's Upper Rooms and this concert will be free admission with donations invited for the church's community work including the defibrillator placed by the church in their car park for the public's

use in a cardiac emergency.

This fun concert with blues and classic pop elements will take place on Saturday 5th March at 6:30pm.

East of the Sun have headlined Photo credit: Dan Cornford several gigs in the area, including a fundraiser concert in Elmhurst Park in aid of the Friends of Woodbridge Library. They play at weddings too. Come and hear their unique, classic pop style.

Woodbridge Inner Wheel February 2022 meeting

with lunch in Woodbridge.

Hats and blankets for premature babies knitted by members had been gratefully received by The Ipswich Hospital, and a number of knitted blankets will be taken to the next Inner Wheel (IW) District meeting for distribution at home and abroad. £190 was raised for Mary's Meals, and that sum will receive matched funding and will be used to provide school essentials for Afghan refugee children arriving in this country.

When put together with money raised by IW throughout the UK, the cause should be well supported.

Nationally in the UK (in 2021/22) some of the other charities being supported by IW include:The Stroke Association, Riding for the Disabled and Jessie's Fund. Locally, President Sally Pearson's chosen charity is Headway. However, because of the pandemic, like many other clubs, our fundraising and community service activities have been hampered and the club is having to consider the future. It's hoped that pandemic restrictions will ease before too long and the club may go forward with confidence. For more information about IW, go to www.innerwheel. co.uk, and for information on the Woodbridge Club to: www. woodbridgeinnerwheel.org.uk.

News from Woodbridge Riverside Trust Visitor numbers continue to be good, and we're delighted to welcome you all to The Longshed. Stewarded opening times are 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sundays. Entry is free and dogs are welcome.

Many of our usual activities have been curtailed through the pandemic, but with the help of Zoom, the Friends of The Longshed were able to get together recently and hear updates from the Trust, and from our sister charity, the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company. The intriguing 'Ship Burial' painting

by Robert Mellamphy can now be viewed in the John Gibbins Gallery here in The Longshed, and we're extremely grateful to the Mellamphy family for their generosity in making the painting available for display. The same artist created the bronze 'Ipswich Madonna' which is in Lady Lane, Ipswich.

We have a number of exhibitions and talks planned for the spring and summer months,

Parent and toddler sessions at Woodbridge Methodist Church We're very pleased to announce that parent and toddler sessions have now resumed at Woodbridge Methodist Church.

Please come and join us from 9am-11am on the first and third Friday of every month. We have a safe and spacious hall, with plenty of activities and toys to

amuse 0-3-year-olds. We charge £1.50 per family, which includes refreshments for the children and carers. Free parking is available.

Please come along, we'd love to see you!

For more information, please contact Deirdre Rothwell on: 01394 386381.

the first of which is on Saturday 19th March at 3:30pm in The John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed. There is a lift to the Gallery. The talk is entitled 'The Other Burials', and will explore the stories of some of the other burial sites in the vicinity of the famous Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo and surrounding area. The talk will last approximately an hour, followed by tea and cake. Tickets are £5 to include refreshments and they are on sale in our shop which is currently open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am3pm. We have to limit numbers, so it's very much first come, first served.

Woodbridge Riverside Trust is entirely staffed by volunteers.

We anticipate being busy this year and are looking to recruit more volunteers to help with stewarding and staffing the shop.

If you have soma time to spare and would like to know more about what's involved, please get in touch via: info@woodbridge riversidetrust.org.

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With a greatly reduced number of members able to attend the February meeting, the decision was taken to ask the speaker to postpone her talk until a later date.

Members were sorry to hear of the list of illnesses and injuries sustained by members that prevented their attendance. After a tasty meal expertly served by the friendly staff at Ufford Park Hotel, the meeting turned to plans for the future. Many fundraising events have had to be cancelled because of the pandemic, so it was good to make tentative plans for a fashion show to be held in April. More information will be available next month once the finer details of the event are finalised. Plans are also underway for the club to join in with the Woodbridge celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Members were pleased to hear that there'd been some new attendees at the January Memory Café. The next Memory Café will take place on the morning of 23rd February, 2022 at Woodbridge FC when a karaoke session is planned. An exciting way to spend a morning! On the club's social side, members are looking forward to a guided walk by President Sally and her husband alongside Martlesham Creek, with a visit to St Mary the Virgin Church, Martlesham and finishing

Daffodil festival at Henstead St Mary's Daffodil Festival is on 19th and 20th March from 10am-4:30pm. It's at Henstead, NR34 7LD and has displays, a craft sale and refreshments.

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by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group, and Chairman Phil Smith said: "Mr Jameson's search for the Goshawk took him to some unexpected places, home and abroad. The talk focuses on how the adventure turned into an essay which won the BBC 'Wildlife

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This promises to be a fascinating evening".

Mr Smith added: "Doors open at 7pm with the talk starting at 7:30pm. Seating will be set out to give room for distancing and extra measures will be in place to keep our audience members safe during attendance. Entry to the talk is £3 for adults, with under 25's free. Refreshments will be served during the evening, all are welcome and there's no requirement to book for this talk."

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"Scotland's celebrated children's theatre troupe" The Daily Express. "With the colourful sets, the energetic characters and the wonderful music, this is five-star family fun!" - UK Theatre Net. Everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, return to Suffolk this Easter with a brand new live musical show for all the family.

BIG SPLASH will be appearing at Leiston Film Theatre at 2pm on Wednesday 20th April.

Wave hello to Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit, and swim deep under the sea for an enchanting adventure. Something fishy is going on in the mystical underwater kingdom, and the mermaids and deep-sea creatures need help. Will The McDougalls save the sea?

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To find out more about this spectacular stage show, packed with seaside singalong songs, audience participation and musical mayhem, and to book tickets, head along to the Leiston Film Theatre website at: www. leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk. The show is recommended for children up to eight. Grown ups will love it too! Join The McDougalls for fun-filled afternoon of musical mayhem! Book now to avoid disappointment. Early bird tickets are only £5.95 for a limited time and available from the Leiston Film Theatre box office on 01728 830549 and online at: www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk.

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U3a East Suffolk speakers Saxmundham Museum gears up for the new season! take to the air, the river Saxmundham Museum will call 07968 711135. and the high street open for the summer on Friday Preview evening: Woodbridge Football Club, 17 Fynn Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4LS. 'The History of Harrods: an informative talk about one of London's famous stores'.

Presented by Eve Regelous.

Monday 28th March 2pm-4pm at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF. 'The R34 Adventure: the first double crossing of the Atlantic in 1919 by the famous airship'. Presented

by Basil Abbott.

While all necessary guidance and precautions will be followed, we advise members to check the website to avoid unnecessary journeys should meetings be cancelled or postponed. East Suffolk u3a offers its members the choice of 160+ different interest groups to enjoy. Membership is open to everyone who's no longer in full-time work. For details, please visit the website: www. u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk, call 01473 401878 or email: membership@ u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk.

1st April. As in 2021, The Museum will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-1pm until the 30th September (excluding Good Friday). Last year, several visitors and locals popped in to see the new displays and Richard Crisp hopes for more of the same in 2022.

"We have several new displays and exhibits and would encourage everyone in the area to visit and engage in their own local history. Children and families are particularly welcome."

If you'd like to arrange a special visit for a particular group or school please contact Saxmundham Museum at: info@ saxmundhammuseum.org.uk or

Wednesday 30th March at 6:30pm. The Museum will be holding a special Preview Evening on Wednesday 20th March at 6:30pm for "Friends" and selected guests. Friends are reminded to bring along their annual subscriptions or, if they cannot make the event, please pop your contribution through the front door of The Museum.

Stewards needed: Saxmundham Museum is always on the look-out for new volunteer stewards during the summer season. So if you, or anyone you know could spare three hours a month, please come and join our friendly team. For more details please email: info@saxmundham museum.org.uk or drop a note through the museum door.

Film evening: 24th March, 7pm for 7:30pm.

Our film for March 2022 is "Their Finest". Set in 1940 London during The Blitz, it stars local actor Bill Nighy. Please reserve your seat by calling Peter or Sally on 01728 605744. Suggested donation £5 per head.

WIN! We’re giving you the chance to win a Fishers Gin Distillery Serve!

To enter, simply find us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website and go to the ‘Competitions’ tab!

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There's a lot to learn and to think about in East Suffolk u3a's 2022 springtime speaker programme with a wide variety of topics from political correctness to the River Deben, the story of Harrods and the R34 airship.

Talks are open to all members, and guests are invited to come along and sample the benefits of joining u3a.

Thursday 3rd March from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Felixstowe, IP11 7EL. 'Political correctness, the new insanity: do pressures constrain what we write, say and think and shape the way we discuss issues?' Presented by Andrew J Baker.

Thursday 10th March from 2pm-4pm at the Market Hall, 29 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF. 'The River Deben: a history and description of the tidal and fresh water'. Presented by Robert Simper.

Monday 21st March from 10:30am-12:30pm at

COMPETITION TIME!

A concert at Campsea Ashe - 'When Daffodils Begin to Peer' A refreshing selection of choral music will be performed by the Nota Bene Chamber Choir, conducted by Janette Ruocco, at Campsea Ashe Church on Sunday 13th March at 3pm.

A wide variety of a cappella pieces will include Duruflé Motets, Schubert's Psalm 92,

madrigals, folksongs, settings of Shakespeare and double choir pieces by Anerio and Schütz. Admission is free, but please book in advance by calling Glenys Fear on 01728 747177. There will be a retiring collection for the Church Tower Repair Fund.

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1972-2022 We’d like to thank all customers, advertisers and readers of Community News for their support over our 50 fabulous years.

Here’s to the next 50!

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With the promise of the warmer, brighter sunnier weather soon to come, now is the perfect time to look at home improvements. Whether it is a simple lick of paint to change the colour scheme or more major works such as an extension or new kitchen or bathroom. There is nothing quite like getting hold of your house and moulding it to fit your taste, lifestyle and needs.

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provements er doesn't want to be fitting new windows or building a conservatory. Of course, home improvements are not always just about making things look nice. New windows and doors do indeed look good, but they also have an environmental and economic benefit. Again, the latest technology is remarkable, windows and doors are readily available in a whole range of materials and colours. Invite one of the reputable local businesses to come and give you a quote and they will gladly pass on the benefit of their experience and knowledge to help you get the right product.

Perhaps you would like to reconfigure the layout of your property to create an open plan living area or make the most of some otherwise unused space.

This is where the knowledge

and know-how of an experienced builder will be invaluable.

Knocking down walls might look fun, but, you need to consider structural integrity, plumbing and electrical connections amongst other things. This type of work will need to meet building regulations and your trusted local tradesman will be able to make sure all work meets current standards.

Don't neglect the outside space of your home – it is the first thing anyone sees, and a newly landscaped garden or hardscaped driveway will not only look good

Add value to your property and enjoy stunning extra living space to be enjoyed all year round.

and give practical benefits but it also adds value. As with all trades and services you will find a number of related businesses in the pages of the Community News so give them a call and make an appointment for your local plumber, electrician, builder, decorator, carpenter, gardener and landscaper to come and give you some ideas and a quote for your planned work. Do you some research, get a colour scheme in mind, put together an ideas board and most of all be creative.

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Of course, fashions and trends change regularly so something like a new colour scheme or a change of carpet and flooring can really lift your home and bring it up to date. It is always advisable to use qualified professionals when looking at new flooring – if you pick a quality product and it is well fitted it will comfortably last until you next decide it is time to redecorate. Similarly, new curtains or soft furnishings can add a splash of colour and fresh feel to a room – likewise, go to an experienced professional to get sound advice and excellent service.

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Mother's Day

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Mother's Day is observed in over forty countries and all have their own way of doing things.

Here in the UK, we choose to mark the day by spoiling and treating our mothers. This year the big day is Sunday 27th March (get it in your diaries!).

No one knows their mother like you do, so you are best placed to pick the perfect treat or gift. Naturally, there are all sorts of different options and avenues you could go down.

Perhaps your mum is a real foodie. In which case, have a look around at the many great pubs and restaurants we have in the area and book a special meal. Be sure to call in advance to avoid disappointment.

It has been a particularly testing couple of years, perhaps you have leaned on your mother's shoulder more than you might usually. Well, why not go a bit further and buy a gift that means something to both of you and that will last forever. Who doesn't love jewellery? Again, you know your mother better than anyone so pick out her favourite stone,

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colour, style and surprise her with something special.

It goes without saying, flowers are always popular and a sure way of putting a smile on someone's face. If you are not going to be able to see your mother this is a gift that can easily be ordered from a local florist and sent direct to your mother home or place of work. You can get some stunning arrangements for less than £20 so it is a superb way of showing you care. Again, if there are particular flowers that have a special meaning then be sure to ask your florist what they can do.

If you are looking at something a little different then why not buy a voucher for a local hair salon or beauty salon? Our mums are

hard-working and always on hand to help whenever we need them whether it is emergency child care, dog walking duties or just a shoulder to cry on. How better to show them you care then by buying them a bit of 'me' time – a chance to be pampered and for someone else to look after them for a while. Better still, they can have a pamper session before you take them out for their delicious Mother's Day meal!

In short, you can show your mother you love and appreciate her in many different ways. We have lots of great businesses in the area offering anything you can think of so why not get in touch with one of them and make your mum's day!

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The Pear Tree Fund Brights Orchard: Phase two trees planted join our team of volunteers and help water the trees, please let us know, you'd be very welcome, contact details are below. Brights Orchard is located between Gorseland School and the Control Tower and there's a water supply with watering cans available.

Maureen and Sonya Burrows, Community Orchard Working Group members. martleshaminbloom@gmail.com 01473 625196

Update from Dr Dan Poulter MP The construction of Sizewell C will undoubtedly have an impact on our landscapes and wildlife, and to our road networks. Making the case for improvements to our local road and rail infrastructure as well as making sure that EDF protects our countryside, continues to be one of my main priorities, as your MP. In December 2021, the Planning Inspectorate asked the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to grant an extension to the reporting stage of the Sizewell C project, something which I broadly welcome and which allows a further opportunity to press again for a Four Villages Bypass. Last month, I wrote to the Lead Examiner for Sizewell C at the Planning Inspectorate requesting them to take into account the likely future route for

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a Four Villages Bypass, which is something I have long supported.

I'm pleased to have already helped to secure agreement from EDF for a bypass for the two villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham, but securing a full Four Villages Bypass remains important. The current proposals would make a future extension of the planned Two Villages Bypass to include Little Glemham and Marlesford much more challenging, and potentially miss a vital strategic opportunity to fully improve and upgrade our part of the A12.

Residents of Marlesford and Little Glemham already experience heavy traffic volumes, particularly during the summer months, and the added pressure of Sizewell C traffic would make this worse. I believe it is shortsighted to consider any plan that would make a future Four Villages Bypass more difficult, so I have now also requested an urgent meeting with The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP who is the Secretary of State for Energy to discuss this matter, and as well as other important issues connected with the building of Sizewell C. I also remain concerned that EDF are reluctant to consider supporting a much-needed pedestrian and cycle way from Marlesford to Wickham Market, as the existing path is unsafe for

use by pedestrians and unusable by wheelchair users or cyclists. I believe a new and extended path is urgently needed to improve the safety of vulnerable road users; given the worrying existing safety hazards will be further exacerbated directly by the cumulative effect of Sizewell C construction traffic. It is my view that funding for this path and cycle route should come from energy project developers and I shall be pursuing this matter with them directly. I have also written to Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk District Council, strongly supporting Marlesford Parish Council's submission on this subject and requesting that the council also backs these proposals.

I would like to thank the many people, including District and Parish Councillors, who work tirelessly to negotiate mitigation measures against the challenges that Sizewell C will undoubtedly bring. It is difficult to single out individuals, but I would like to thank your District Councillor, Carol Poulter for her work on your behalf in taking the case to EDF. In particular, Marlesford Parish Councillor Richard Cooper is owed a huge debt of gratitude for the tireless hard work and expertise that he brings to our communities in this matter and from which we all benefit.

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Donations of tinned and dried food are always needed and can be made at the Salvation Army Hall on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, in any branch of the East of England Coop and at Melton and Ufford Parish Churches in the labelled boxes.

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Open 24/7 for people to take or donate food items.

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special guest on the day was Mr Frank Bright MBE, after whom the Orchard was named to recognise his long-standing work in holocaust education and to be a positive place for all the community, for now and the future. Thanks go to everyone who helped.

The trees are now settling in and looking forward to being watered through the coming growing season. If you'd like to

Pete Hudson. EAST provides regular opportunities for adults and children to access and enjoy sailing activities. Paul Constantine's talk was the reconstruction of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in the Long Shed, using uses traditional tools and timber, and skilled volunteers.

Future talks include a voyage to the Antarctic, South Africa in the Second World War, restoring and sailing a steel boat, and off shore sailing.

The forthcoming social calendar includes a Valentine's party, with champagne and music, the cruise meeting, a skipper and crew meeting and lunch, and the fitting out supper.

The club house is an excellent venue and members recently enjoyed the Ukulele band concert, with Beatles melodies.

Why not join the cruising club. The club website (www. woodbridgecruisingclub.org) has full details and new members are welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing. If you're new to sailing (or wish to refresh your skills), then the club's training officer runs RYA courses.

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On Tuesday 25th January, members of the Community Orchard Working Group (a working group of Martlesham Parish Council), along with volunteers, planted phase two of Brights Orchard, ably and enthusiastically assisted by pupils from Gorseland Primary School, their Eco-Warriors, along with their teachers and helpers.

Ten fruit trees were planted: apples, pears and plums. Our

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We'd like to thank our Events Committee and all volunteers for their efforts in raising much needed funds in 2021. A special thank you to Dot Booley for raising £500 from her preChristmas coffee morning held at Holton Village Hall.

Trustees and staff would like to thank the many donations we have received from individuals through Golden Giving, regular standing orders and cash and cheques in collection boxes and handed in at the Pear Tree Centre. Thank you to Derek Newby for a donation from the sale of his autobiography.

We received donations raised in memory of Lorraine Hunt, Colin Shiers, and Sheila Whistlecraft.

Thank you to their families and friends for supporting The Pear Tree Fund.

We're grateful to other local organisations who have raised money for us over the last two months. A special thank you to Kevin and Kate and their staff at the Queen's Head, Bramfield, who have helped raised over £3k for us over the last two years, and continue to support by selling cards, hosting a collection box and holding a race night fundraiser in February. The Huntingford Arms raised £46 during a recent quiz night. Joy's Junk and Laxfield Market have continued to support us.

Congratulations to Dot Booley, Ted and Jane Edwards, who won 2nd prize in December and January's 50:50 club draw and Bill Pagan for 3rd prize in January.

The 50:50 club helps to raise funds for the charity and enables us to support more people that need our help. If you are interested in joining the 50:50 club, you can find out more information and register on our website.

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The start of 2022 has been an exciting time at The Pear Tree Fund. We launched our 'Cooking for One' course for people who have been bereaved, led by Pear Tree Centre Manager, Seva Newrick, ably assisted by our wonderful volunteers. 'Peer Relief', our new fortnightly cancer support group, led by people with lived experience of cancer, began in late February. Responding to the needs of our local community, we are starting a 'Men's Wellbeing Group' on Monday afternoons to complement our 'Women's Wellbeing Group' that meets on Tuesday mornings at the Pear Tree Centre. Qi Gong on Monday mornings has become so popular we are looking at starting a second class.

The Elders Wellbeing Programme, led by Kinda Education, in partnership with the Pear Tree, continues to grow and develop. The Elders recently relocated to the Pear Tree Centre, where we built a fire, enjoyed storytelling and singing and discussed the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day. We recently took delivery of a Robopet (Freckles the Dog) on loan from East Suffolk Council.

He has given much joy to visitors of the Pear Tree Centre, especially those living with dementia and people who are feeling distressed.

We'd like to thank our fantastic volunteers, both at Dee's Den Charity Shop and the Pear Tree Centre, without whom we could not continue to support people with life-changing illnesses and long-term health conditions and their families. Dee's Den are planning another exciting fashion show in the summer with more details to follow. Visit the shop in Steeple End Halesworth to find hidden treasures and donate items

As spring approaches, Woodbridge Cruising Club members are looking forward to boats going back in the water and sailing again.

Meanwhile, the winter social programme has a variety of activities, with the ever popular Wednesday suppers and Thursday walks a welcome break from inclement weather. The first 2022 walk was from Butley Oyster, along the Suffolk Coasts and Heath Paths, passing Butley Priory and returning across arable land. The subsequent walk was around Levington along the Orwell foreshore, through woods and fields and ending at the Ship Inn for a welcome drink and lunch, led by Commodore Stephen Lines. Walkers and dogs enjoyed this beautiful route, which is a perennial favourite.

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Woodbridge Art Club pottery news note in your diary to visit the Art Club over Easter just to see what on earth has been going into the kiln. Of course, other pottery will be available to view and indeed purchase. Let's hope for some fine weather at Easter.

Stop press: Andy Wright's industrial teapot that was chosen as the winner at the art club was recently picked as second best at an Anglian Potters meeting by none other than Keith Brymer Jones, a judge on TV's The Great Pottery Throw Down.

Woodbridge Flower Club Woodbridge Flower Club held their first meeting of the year where the demonstrator was Pat South from Felixstowe. Pat spoke about her various travels around the world and her arrangements depicted some of the countries she had visited.

As always, the meeting ended with refreshments and a raffle and it was lovely to have time to talk to other members after such a long break.

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So this year, the potters have been given the task of making an abstract pot. I don't know what that conjures up in your mind, but just thinking about it has got my poor brain cell totally confused. For heavens sake, what is 'abstract'?

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on Saturday 12th March, when Dr. Andrew Lacey will resume his account of the 20th century with The People's War 1989-45.

Contact Anne Merrett for tickets and further details 01394 385572 or email: amerrett@farlingaye. suffolk.sch.uk We have continued with weekend opening throughout the winter months. Attendances have been variable, but on sunny days, we still have around fifty visitors which is very gratifying.

The museum will open for the summer season on 2nd April.

On Saturday 21st May, the long awaited Thomas Churchyard exhibition opens, and will run until 1st July, opening in the afternoons.

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The Friends of Woodbridge Museum began their monthly talks again after the prolonged period of lockdown. Unfortunately, the first meeting of 2022 had to be cancelled but the February meeting took place on the 11th with a talk from John Prevett on repairing the power network after the 1987 October gale. The March meeting on Friday 11th March will be of particular local interest as Brian Knibbs will be bringing us up-to-date the on the progress of the various projects at the Long Shed and their hopes for the future. All talks are held at the Community Hall at 2:30pm.

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As we reach the end of another tax year, a few last minute tips that might save you some tax before 5th April 2022.

Dividend and Interest Allowance: Dividend allowance is £2,000 per person. Interest Allowance is £1,000 for basic rate taxpayers and £500 for those at 40%. If a married couple can transfer capital or stocks and shares, they can make best use of these allowances. Transfers of assets between spouses are exempt from tax but watch out for settlement legislation if the shares are of a private company.

Take advice if unsure Annual Gift Exemption: Still unchanged at £3,000, per annum but you can carry unused allowance forward for one year (only) as well. A married couple making gifts could potentially gift £12,000 before 6 April and a further £6,000 days into the 2022/23 tax year if the allowances for 2020/21 are unused. This £18,000 gift could save your

beneficiaries £7,200 Inheritance Tax. The gifts do not have to be cash but watch for Capital Gains Tax if they aren't.

Gift Aid - low income: Gift aid works by transferring income on which you have paid tax to your chosen charity. The charity (being exempt from tax) reclaims the basic rate income tax you have suffered. If you have not paid enough tax in the year, HMRC will chase you for the balance.

The solution is to wait until after the end of the tax year to see how much tax you have suffered and then make a gift aid donation. Gift Aid can be set back one year to be treated as if paid in the preceding year. This way you can tailor your donations exactly.

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Capital Gains allowance: £12,300 for 2020/21. Can you make use of it before the end of the tax year? Specialist advice should be used if unsure.

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Douglas Mizon (an ambassador for UKMSA, the UK Mens Shed Association) gave a presentation to the club. Mens Sheds began in Australia in the 1990's and were first piloted in the UK in 2008 with the first Shed in London in 2011.

There were 32 UK sheds in 2013 and today there are 586 open with another 140 in planning.

The main purpose is to combat isolation and loneliness amongst older men particularly those who have suffered major lifestyle changes. They are for men, by men, where men can talk shoulder to shoulder, man to man about men's things. They are a larger version of a garden, hobby shed and can come in all shapes and sizes. They promote interaction, skill sharing, learning and achievement whilst woodwork and repair work take place. A place to have plenty of laughs and cups of tea whilst

enjoy doing with their family/ carers. A recent theme was the Good Samaritan, a kind traveller who stopped to help someone in need. As well as the story, there was a fun hands and feet song to sing, and 'helpful hands' to fill in and colour.

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If you'd like further information, March brings some sunny days please contact Sonya and Maureen to tempt gardeners back into the Burrows on 01473 625196. garden and many of us are really aching for Spring now. This is the month for sowing seeds and getting the garden ready for the summer months ahead. But, before you rush to get sowing, just take some to time to plan what you BOOK GROUP: The Friday want to grow, how many plants readers book group meet in our you are going to need and when meeting room at 1:30pm on the you want them to flower or bear last Friday of each month. The fruit. This is particularly good next meeting is February 25th. advice for anyone with a vegetable Currently reading 'Call of the plot. A sowing plan of what seeds Raven' by Wilbur Smith. Free, and how many to sow each month just turn up, donations welcome. is your key to successful growing WORD PLAY: Baby bounce/ and means that you wont be tot rock session for babies and tots throwing out unwanted seedlings aged 0-3 and their parents/carers. and that your flower and vegetable Songs and rhymes 9:30am-10am. beds will be full all year round.

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Whilst most of our activities are free or minimal cost, we welcome any donations to support the continued (and ever increasing costs) to run it. We have two donations tubs on the counter, one for The Friends of Saxmundham Library and another for Suffolk Libraries. We welcome and thank you in advance for 5p or £500.

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AUTHOR: On February 3rd, author Jeni Neill talks about her book 'The Devil's Dye' - historical and contemporary fiction. Set in dark times, when conformity is essential and those who are freespirited are a danger, the story has a background of religious persecution and superstition.

The story is set in East Anglia and blends a fictional 16th century stranger family with the legend of Black Shuck. Books will be available to buy and have signed.

GAMES: 10th February: Fun with a variety of board games and cards.

MUSIC QUIZ: 17th February: Test your music knowledge with our fun quiz.

CRAFT: 24th February: Have a go at card making, all equipment provided.

PLAYREADING: 3rd March: Group reading, no experience needed.

CHATTER TIME: 10th March: Just chatting and more chatting!

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experienced growers. If you'd like help or company while you grow, a group meet between 10am and 12 midday on Wednesdays (weather permitting). It's free to get involved and we have tools and some seeds to get you going.

Even if you don't want to grow anything for yourself but you would like some fresh air or the chance to volunteer and meet new people, we have various jobs to do such as watering or helping with various projects such as creating habitats for wildlife. If you'd like to find out more, do call us on: 07724 777465 or email: leistongood neighbour@gmail.com.

We'd like to start this newsletter update with an appeal. I know you're now thinking we're after more money for the poppy appeal (we always enjoy your support).

But no... What we're looking for is a son/daughter or even grandchild of a veteran of the Falklands conflict to head up our Falklands parade on the 11th June, 2022. To carry the union standard for the remembrance service being held at the cenotaph on the Market Hill in Woodbridge.

We'd like to invite charities and stall holders to join us on the 27th August with their own stalls and share in the celebrations, non-charitable stall holders will be welcome and all we ask of them is a donation to the poppy appeal. If you're interested in taking on role for the Woodbridge RBL, please contact Brian Fisk the Branch Chairman on 07840 157758 or perhaps opening up about personal brian-fisk.rbl@hotmail.co.uk. problems and illnesses.

They can be placed in redundant sheds, old portable buildings, farm buildings, workshops, shipping containers. Locally there are Mens Sheds set up at Rendelsham, Framingham, Bury St. Edmunds, Martlesham Brass Debenham and Stowmarket.

Woodbridge Rotary Club would like to promote the setting up of a Woodbridge Mens Shed. We need men (generally retired) who are interested and would like to be in at the beginning of this worthwhile project and want to set up a local Martlesham Brass are looking Mens Shed. We also obviously forward to the spring and summer need to find suitable premises to when they have several concerts have a Mens Shed. and events planned, including a If you are interested or you concert on 7th May, and the return know of suitable premise please of 'Tea and Tunes' on the 18th June contact us either Robin on 07775 - There will be more details next 715733 or Geoff on 07740 781425 month.

Our beginners band is now or for more information visit the website: menssheds.org.uk. operating again, so if you feel

Woodbridge Rotary Club promote Mens Sheds

Woodbridge Bright Stars Memory Would you like to receive Café our activity sheets for The Memory Café, which is run by the Rotary Clubs of Woodbridge and Woodbridge Deben supported by Woodbridge Inner Wheel, resumed in January after the December break. The café (which welcomes people with all forms of memory loss and their carers) takes place at Woodbridge Football Club on the last Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Wednesday February 23rd, from 10:30am-12pm. We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to enjoy refreshments, memorabilia, conversation and music. If you'd like any further details, please contact Rotarian Martin Kenyon on 01394 386933.

If you'd like to have a go at growing your own but don't have a garden or think you couldn't manage a whole allotment why not take on a small plot at the community allotment? We have small raised beds which are perfect for salad crops or a couple of squash plants or even some sweet peas or larger areas for anything needing a bit more space such as potatoes or runner beans.

The purpose of the community allotment is to provide a place for people to learn about growing fruit, flowers and vegetables and to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors. We welcome those just starting out as well as

Dates for the diary: • 8th May, VE day.

• 11th June, Falklands remembrance parade in coordination with the South Atlantic Medal Association.

• 3rd June, Queens Platinum Jubilee Fete.

• 18th June, RBL 40s Charity Dance (Tickets £6pp, held at Woodbridge football club, email woodbridgesecretary1. rbl@gmail.com).

• 15th August, VJ day.

• 27th August, Woodbridge Branch 100th Anniversary celebration Fete on Kingston field.

• 29th October, Poppy appeal launch parade through the Woodbridge Throughfare.

• 11th November, School children's remembrance service on Market Hill.

• 12th November, Grave side remembrance at the war graves in the New cemetery.

• 13th November, Remembrance Sunday.

Making music fun in East Anglia you'd like to learn to play a brass instrument, or if you already play and would be interested in joining us, please email: join@martleshambrass.co.uk.

An instrument is provided on loan as part of your membership fee.

Please note that we operate a waiting list for new members.

It starts with a seed... using plastic, then even better.

Paper and cardboard pots can be packed snugly in a tray which avoids over handling and makes them easy to water.

Small seeds should be scattered sparingly on the surface of compost filled seed trays and then covered with a sprinkling of sieved compost. If the seeds are big enough to handle, then you can sow them individually into 10cm pots. The quantity should be according to the instructions specified on the seed packet, but usually for small seeds between five to ten seeds per pot. For plants that grow long roots (such as peas or beans) you can put them into a compost filled cardboard toilet roll tube, and once ready they can then be planted outside tube and all.

Most seeds will germinate and grow in a warm setting such as a greenhouse, cold frame or on a sunny windowsill. You should keep them damp by using a mist spray to start with before moving onto a watering can with a fine rose nozzle.

Once the seedlings have grown their second pair of leaves and before they get too squashed in seed trays or pots, pot them on into small pots. Simply ease

out a clump of seedlings with an old cutlery fork or dibber and (handling only the leaves to avoid damaging delicate stems and roots) gently tease them apart.

Drop individual seedlings into a 5cm compost filled newspaper pot ensuring the lower leaves are above the compost level. Once you see roots appearing from the bottom of the pot, it's time to pot on to a bigger pot before planting outside once the weather and soil warms up.

If you're growing your own vegetables, then now is a good time to sow first early potatoes.

These can be planted from midMarch however planting times will vary across the country according to temperature and risk of frost. Early potatoes grow well in the ground and in containers such as potato grow bags or old compost bags. You should plant your chitted potatoes with the shoots facing upwards in soil with plenty of well rotted organic matter, and approximately 12cm

deep and 30cm apart. Once stems are about 23cm tall, they will need earthing up, by drawing soil around them to create a 15cm high ridge, to protect against frost and keep growing potatoes covered.

Good varieties of early potatoes are: Swift (good for containers, white skinned and white fleshed), Annabelle (nutty flavour with firm waxy yellow flesh), Maris Bard (white flesh with good 'new potato' flavour and drought resistance).

Spring seems tantalizing close in March particularly as work in the garden starts to get going again. As the RHS says. Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It's time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.

Top three jobs this month 1. Prune bush and climbing roses 2. Plant early potatoes 3. Plant summer flowering bulbs

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Join the fast-growing Mind, Body & Spirit Festival community across Suffolk and Essex for the annual Life Arts event in Woodbridge. Buy your tickets in advance at: www. lifearts.co.uk.

Making time to relax and unwind When we make time to relax and to unwind, we begin to look and feel different. We become more accepting of ourselves and start to see solutions and new ways of being and doing. When we feel more relaxed, something else also begins to happen. The peace that we feel within ourselves radiates outwards, attracting new opportunities and connections into our lives. New doors begin to open. Synchronistic events increase. We also begin to trust our intuition and to make choices that better support our health and our wellbeing.

Founder of Life Arts and festival organiser Chris Cozens (pictured), explains the inspiration behind the Life Arts Mind, Body

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